RN: Community CNH Care & Discharge Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse for Care Coordination and Discharge Planning within the CNH program. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring timely services and proper transitions.

The Nurse coordinates education, self-management, and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care, following VA policies and guidelines and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care and documentation.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with active licensure in a US state.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assists Veterans, families, and caregivers with options to meet complex health care needs.
• Coordinates care across providers and VA CNH programs to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing license

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse for Care Coordination and Discharge Planning within the CNH program. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring timely services and proper transitions.

The Nurse coordinates education, self-management, and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care, following VA policies and guidelines and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.